STEM on Station

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STEM on Station

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Have you ever wondered what kind of STEM activities occur on the International Space Station? Follow astronauts in this series of videos as they demonstrate STEM concepts that students investigate in grades 5-12. The astronauts demonstrate STEM principles such as Newton's Laws of Motion, surface tension, and advances in technology.

Select a topic below to go beyond textbooks, and use the videos and additional resources to supplement classroom activities.

In-flight Education Downlinks -- "How does it feel to float? How does a spacesuit work?" A downlink is the ultimate "ask-the-experts" experience! During a downlink, students talk live with astronauts and cosmonauts on the International Space Station.

Sally Ride EarthKAM -- There is no place like home! Students can take pictures of our home planet with a digital camera located on the space station. They direct the camera to take photographs of Earth from 250 miles above its surface.

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NASA's DLN 'STEM on Station' Activity Join NASA's Digital Learning Network where students see firsthand how operating the space station is tied to science, technology, engineering and mathematics lessons.